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Ctenanthe lubbersiana
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Stromanthe lubbersiana |
| Common Name: | Bamburanta |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a bushy and evergreen, perennial shrub which can grow up to 70 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves lanceolate or obovate, dark green streaked with light or yellowish green. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence, short raceme; flower tubular, white and inconspicuous. |
| Cultivation | Cultivated for its attractive foliage. In outdoor, the plants need plenty of humus. Mulching helps to retain moisture for plants. |
| Etymology | The genus Ctenanthe means comb-flower. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Marsh / Bog, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Rhizome |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Obovate, Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 598 |
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| Species ID | 1893 |
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